Islamic design : a genius for geometry / Daud Sutton.

Main entry:

Sutton, Daud.

Title & Author:

Islamic design : a genius for geometry / Daud Sutton.

Edition:

1st U.S. ed.

Publication:

New York [N.Y.?] : Walker & Co., 2007.

Description:

58 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm

Series:

Wooden books

Summary:

There are two key aspects to the visual structure of Islamic design: calligraphy using Arabic script, and abstract ornamentation using a varied visual language. Focusing on the construction and meaning of Islamic geometric patterns this book offers insight into Islamic culture and is a resource for anyone interested in this artistic tradition. -- Dust Jacket.

Resources:
cover art
Table of contents

ISBN:

0802716350
9780802716354

Subject:

Design.
Islamic art.
Islamic art and symbolism.
Symbolism in art.
Industrial design.
Art islamique.
Symbolisme islamique.
Symbolisme dans l'art.
design (discipline)
industrial design.

Added entries:

Wooden books.

Genius for geometry

Holdings:

Location: Library main y 254189
Call No.: BIB 184060
Status: Available

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